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Why I search for treasures on Facebook yard sale pages

An item you need may be for sale in your own neighborhood — at a price way less than retail.




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Putting on a 'game face' may actually boost your performance

A new study suggests a serious expression could go a long way toward getting some serious work done.



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This biodegradable, edible wrapper could replace single-use plastics for food

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.



  • Research & Innovations

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Don't wash your face in the shower

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Hosting a workplace flu shot clinic

From flu shots to full-service health care, on-the-job clinics can boost worker productivity. On-the-job flu shot clinics are promoted by the Centers for Diseas



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Baby koala aces first checkup

Soak in the cuteness of this baby koala after her first checkup at the San Diego Zoo.




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11 quotes to inspire you to embrace simplicity

Celebrate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau by simplifying your life.



  • Arts & Culture

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Photo: Groundhog Day blizzard from space

A NOAA satellite captures the February 2011 snowstorm as it blankets the U.S.



  • Climate & Weather

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Major blizzard visible from space

The storm's huge expanse across nearly two-thirds of the country was clearly visible in NASA satellite imagery.



  • Climate & Weather

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This African-American female scientist helped launch the space race

The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.




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As Jamaican islands face threat, photographer snaps into action

Will one conservation photographer's images be enough to save an important protected area from development?




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These are the faces of the Rainbow Gathering

You'll see all kinds the Rainbow Gathering, a temporary utopian village in the forest of Oregon.




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How one volunteer built one of Facebook's biggest environmental pages

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.




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Aerospace and defense spending: What will be the next normal?

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Aerospace & Defense Insights

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I tried 5 food-based face masks, and here's how they worked for me

Ditch pricey, over-the-counter face creams for DIY masks that use ingredients you already have in your pantry.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Welcome to Niue, the first country recognized as a Dark Sky Place

The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night.




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5 reasons why the James Webb Space Telescope is such a big deal

The highly anticipated successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in spring 2021.




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How moon mining could transform the economy and space travel

The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it.




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CSR Hero Sharon Baker is Making Aflac a Greener Place

Baker puts her passion for environmentalism to work.




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Could lights illuminated by bioluminescent bacteria replace electric lighting?

Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms.



  • Research & Innovations

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How crabs and trees could soon replace plastic

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a flexible packaging material that combines cellulose nanocrystals and chitin nanofibers. It could replace PET.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why we should all embrace the sweet art of 'doing nothing'

Italians have mastered 'la dolce far niente' and so should you.




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Viruses love it when you touch your face

Experts say we make it easy for germs to invade by touching our eyes, nose and mouth.




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This is the real reason people 'unfriend' on Facebook

Politically active Facebook users are much more likely to "unfriend" people, a new study finds.




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What secrets does your face tell?

A new technology can look at you and tell if you're a great poker player, an extrovert or even a genius.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why this poultry pundit has a growing flock of Facebook fans

Kathy Shea Mormino ditched the legal profession to become The Chicken Chick.




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Jumbo squid viciously attack Greenpeace submarine (Video)

Jumbo squid, also known as "red devils," have been known to attack divers before. But a submarine? Watch the nightmarish Greenpeace video here.




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Stray dog follows adventure race team for 430 miles

The harrowing story of how the dog managed to finish the race with his adopted companions will melt your heart.




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'Faceless' fish reeled in by deep sea research vessel

Species is so rare that it hasn't been seen since an account in 1873.




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World's deepest fish discovered 5 miles under the ocean surface

The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.'




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Sorry rabbit, but even scientists agree: Slow but steady always wins the race

New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race.



  • Research & Innovations

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13 places on the planet off-limits to visitors

From virgin lands that scientists want to study without human interference to super-secret military bases, you'll never go to any of these amazing places.




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For this stray dog, there's no place like Subway

A hungry, stray dog nicknamed 'Subway Sally' is already an employee favorite at a New Mexico restaurant, but now she's a social media star, too.




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Rescue dogs find help in unlikely places

Businesses help homeless dogs get adopted through beer cans and pizza boxes.




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Lake Erie winds transform houses into tawny ice palaces

Freezing winds from Lake Erie turned houses into ice after two days of gale-force winds.



  • Climate & Weather

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How many microbeads is a clean face worth?

Each wash with a microbead product can release as many as 94,500 microbeads into our waterways.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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8 face oils for smoother, healthier skin

Natural face oils are the new go-to moisturizer. Here are eight oils that deserve a spot in your beauty regimen.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Are you washing your face too much?

The 'caveman regimen' keeps skin clear and healthy, say advocates.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Workplace Safety: New Scorecard Changes the Game

Most U.S. safety scorecards are based on information from the past. A new scorecard adds scientifically based predictions about the future.



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Face to face with E.U. President Vaclav Klaus

I questioned Klaus about the economic threats posed by climate change. His response ... disturbing.



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As Greenpeace turns 40, the eco-movement aches for another wave of innovation

In 1971, a ragtag gang of committed activists unleashed its first "mind bomb," and it set the environmental agenda for decades to come. Today, with campaigns by




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Virtual reality eyed as a replacement for some painkillers

As the technology decreases in price, some hospitals are trying it as a distractive force to cut the use of opioids.



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How to quit Facebook in 6 steps

If social media has you feeling stressed, here's how to quit Facebook without going through withdrawal.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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China fights toilet paper greed with face scans

China's 'toilet revolution' includes facial recognition hardware at tourist spots to distribute toilet paper.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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[Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from China's Baotou Steel for Two Blast Furnace Gas-fired Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) Power Generating Units

・ High-efficiency power generating units built on M701S (DA) X series gas turbines effectively utilize steelworks gas emissions ・ Third order from Baotou Steel Group, reflecting strong confidence of MHPS' technology




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Marin Headlands: Open spaces, wildlife and a fascinating history

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history.



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The 8 Most Dangerous Places in Your Home and How to Fix Them

An HSC survey found that more than half of American adults couldn’t think of anything they should do to make their homes safer.



  • Protection & Safety

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Everything you need to know about face masks

We answer all your questions about coronavirus face masks, from how to make one to who needs to wear one and what each kind of mask does.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Richard Branson wants to bring &#39;sexy hotels&#39; to space

The Virgin Galactic founder envisions a near-future where space travel is as easy (and luxurious) as first-class air travel.




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Scientists detect more repeating radio signals from deep space

Many repeating and non-repeating signals have been discovered by the CHIME telescope in Canada.